Q: How long does the d.a.office have to indict a person arrested for fraud in Texas before they have to dismiss ?
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There are two (2) rules for the timing of an indictment in TX.
Once you are arrested for a FELONY, the DA has 90 days to Indict you. If they don't Indict you within 90 days, you can get the court to release you on an ROR bond. That means $0 bond. Released on your own Reconnaissance.
If they do not Indict you within 180 days, you may ask for a dismissal of your charges. There is a good chance the case will be dismissed, but there are many factors to consider. The nature of the crime, the victim's status, and other things. But you will get no relief, if you do not ask the court for a dismissal.
I hope this helps.
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